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📢 FM26 MatchDay Live Commentary Mod v1.60
❌ Tired of the silence during your 3D matches?
The MatchDay Live Commentary Mod brings a real TV feeling to your game – featuring dynamic commentator duos, AI analysis, and a living atmosphere that reacts to the action on the pitch.
🚀 NEW in Version 1.60: The "World Cup" Update
With this update, we have fixed the DLL bug resulting from the new FM26 update. Additionally, we have implemented improvements—particularly to the Easy Mode—and, just in time for the World Cup, introduced custom missions and TV graphics designed to match the new World Cup theme.
Highlights of the new version:
⚽ World Cup Special: Dedicated World Cup skin with custom TV graphics, exclusive missions, rewards, and localized commentary lines.
🔗 BepInEx Integration (Direct Connection): The tool now communicates directly with the FM26 engine. This means: zero delay, no text recognition errors, and 100% precision.
✨ Easy Mode: One click and you're done. The tool automatically recognizes everything in the background: teams, lineups, time, and tactics. Your only job is to play FM!
🏆 Top Match Mode: Receive deep AI analysis at halftime and after the final whistle. The commentators adapt their personality based on the importance of the match.
🌍 14+ Languages: German, English, French, Dutch, Italian, Turkish, Polish, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian & Danish.
🤖 Advanced AI: Integrated the latest Gemini models: gemini-3.1-flash Lite and gemini-3.5-flash.
🧠 Trivia Engine: Interactive trivia added to the intro loop and integrated club/stadium facts for all languages.
Patch Notes v1.60:
fixed a DLL bug introduced by the World Cup update.
Added Ghost Mode to Easy Mode.
Easy Mode: Team recognition for nations is now handled individually for each language.
Easy Mode: Added "occasion" (Anlass) to the automatic recognition system.
Easy Mode: Fixed the "Big Match" AI mode.
Audio: Implemented an audio cache to reduce TTS requests and speed up commentary.
New Languages: Added support for Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, and Danish.
AI Models: Integrated new Gemini models: gemini-3.1-flash Lite and gemini-3.5-flash.
Audio: Added several new goal celebrations.
Localization: Revised World Cup commentary lines and made them available in all languages.
Trivia: Added trivia to the intro loop.
Trivia: Added club and stadium trivia for all languages.
Content: Added World Cup missions and rewards.
UI/Design: Added a World Cup skin featuring custom World Cup TV graphics.
Settings: Trivia settings are now saved across program restarts.
⚠️ IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTE
The new BepInEx interface and the associated .dll file work exclusively with Football Manager 2026! For FM24 or older versions, you must continue to use the Tesseract OCR mode (see below).
Always restart the program when changing languages or switching between Tesseract and BepInEx modes!
📁 Installation Guide (Step-by-Step)
The download contains three folders. For FM26, proceed as follows:
Step 1: The Commentary Mod (Folder 1)
This folder contains the actual application (.exe). You can place this folder anywhere you like (e.g., on your desktop). Simply start the tool by double-clicking the .exe.
Step 2: BepInEx Base (Folder 3)
Are you already using the Stadium Mod by BassyBoy?
YES: Perfect, BepInEx is already installed! Skip directly to Step 3.
NO: Copy the contents of Folder 3 directly into the main directory (root folder) of your FM26:
Steam: Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 26
Epic Games: Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager26
Xbox Gamepass: Xboxgames\Football Manager 26
Step 3: The Mod File / .dll (Folder 2)
You MUST copy the file FM26CommentarySender.dll into the following path structure: 👉 .../Football Manager 26/BepInEx/Plugins/FM26CommentarySender/FM26CommentarySender.dll
✅ CORRECT:
...\Football Manager 26\BepInEx\Plugins\FM26CommentarySender\FM26CommentarySender.dll❌ WRONG:
...\Football Manager 26\FM26CommentarySender\BepInEx
🧠 Two Operating Modes: How to use the tool
1. Mode: BepInEx API (ONLY for FM26)
This is the most modern method.
Advantage: Auto-setup recognizes teams automatically, no scan errors, full automation.
Setting: Set the switch in the tool to "Mode: BepInEx API".
2. Mode: Tesseract OCR (For FM24 and older)
If you are playing an older FM version:
In-game Setting: You MUST activate the "Black & White Commentary" option in the FM settings under "Match"!
Setup: Select the path to your tesseract.exe within the tool. The BepInEx interface does not work here.
🚀 How does the new "Easy Mode" (BepInEx) work?
Previously, the tool had to scan your screen (OCR / Tesseract) to read the text. That's over now! When you toggle the switch in the tool to "Mode: BepInEx API" and activate "Easy Mode", the mod now communicates directly with the FM26 engine.
Your Advantages:
Auto-Setup: The tool automatically recognizes which teams are playing (Home & Away) and enters the names by itself!
Sit Back: The tool runs fully automatically in the background. You no longer need to enter anything or calibrate. Your only job is to play FM!
(Easy Mode can be enhanced with various features in the tool, e.g., Top Match Mode, Duo Commentators, and much more!)
🎙️ Additional Features for Fans
High-End Voices (ElevenLabs): Use ultra-realistic sound for your commentators.
🤬 Hooligan Mode: Turn off neutrality! Your commentator becomes a fanatical ultra, insults the referee, and passionately celebrates your team.
📻 Live Conference: Hear goals from other users' matches worldwide ("Goal in the conference from User XYZ!").
📖 Career Memory: The AI remembers past duels ("Last time there was a 2:0 victory here...").
🚀 Quick Start Guide
Unpack: Extract the entire download folder.
Choose Mode: FM26 (BepInEx) or FM24 (Tesseract).
Start: Open the FM26_MatchDay_LiveCommentary_Mod.exe.
Action: Click "Load Match" and at kickoff click "Anpfiff" (Kickoff).
Have fun testing the new version! If you find any bugs, feel free to report them in the comments! ⚽🎙️
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/tnf3UFuuYg
preview videos (coming soon)!
Credits
Many thanks to BassyBoy for his help with the BepinEx integration!
- Date Created
- 31 Dec 2025 10:44:13
- Date Updated
- 02 Jun 2026 18:34:35
- Last Comment
- 04 Jun 2026 09:42:40
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Cpt_Glorious
If I release version 2.0, I will try to include the Korean language in the mod.
eagles8477
José Bruno
Heree my game crash when i open FM 26. The error says: The server is not reachable. CHeck Your internet connection and click "retry" in case the problem persist, click “next” to open the support websit in the default browser..
Joni9
Thanks, Cpt_Glorious, for the community support here!
Thanks to everyone for your feedback! The Easy Mode bug is finally a thing of the past with the new v1.53!
Apologies that it took so long!
Joni9
That definitely has nothing to do with the mod.
Joni9
This mod is not compatible with the Steam Deck! However, creating a dedicated Steam Deck version is on the to-do list!
Joni9
You don't need to install anything—simply use the first folder, switch to Tesseract Mode in the top right corner, and calibrate the zones for the time, score, and ticker text!
小橘子哦
Could you provide Chinese commentary?
Joni9
Yes, it’s on the to-do list—thanks for your feedback!
In the meantime, however, you can actually add your own language yourself if you like.
All you have to do is navigate to the "lang" folder located within the main mod directory. Inside there, create your own folder—for example, "ch" for Chinese. Next, grab the `en.json` file from one of the other language folders (e.g., "en"). You then need to translate this file into your target language yourself—or simply use AI to do it. Be sure to pay close attention to the very bottom of the file, where you’ll need to select and enter the appropriate Chinese Microsoft TTS voices (if you get stuck, just ask an AI—it’ll know exactly what to do!).
Finally, save the file into your "ch" folder as `ch.json`, and just like that, you’ve successfully added your own language!
If that sounded a bit too complicated, don't worry—an update including your language will be released eventually!
Toornado
Hello there,
Thank you for all your work to make FM 26 more immersive
I'm playing with women and the IA commentary at the place of saying “Liverpool” or “Lyon” just saying “team2000987048” all the time for every women clubs
I don't know how it work but is it possible to fix it ?
Thank you very much
Joni9
Hey my friend, thanks!
This is due to the IDs in the `team_ids.txt` file; they are all pre-saved there, and I hadn't found any Team IDs for the women's teams yet, since they are brand new! You can manually add the ones you need to the `team_ids.txt` file located in that folder—or you can wait for an update, as they will be included in that!
eagles8477
antonioplaza
Could we play players callnames also? And national anthems?
Cpt_Glorious
National anthems are coming in one of the next updates—plus a few other cool things. You can look forward to it!
antonioplaza
Cool, Thanks!!
max sin
Why there are no reviews and videos about this mod on Youtube from popular bloggers?
All I've found: this thread, own Youtube channel and one thread on reddit with a single comment.
This project looks very cool, but no Discord, community, patreon, public git and etc?
antonioplaza
Hi Joni9! I have 201 national anthems in .wav format. About 14 secs perfomance in ea Fifa style. Do you need them for your mod?
Cpt_Glorious
Because this entails a maximum amount of effort for joni9—effort that, due to his personal situation, he currently cannot manage. However, I do understand the thinking behind it.
max sin
I do understand. But like an idea for the future: it could be cool to create a git repository for a public part of this mode.
I mean folders “content”, “lang”. And let people to make merge requests with updates.
Community can strongly increase developing speed:
Thopoto Tv
thank you for this mod I have been strugglin with immersion seens the game dropped. this mod help alot with that cant seem to play with out it now thanks again.
Joni9
Here we go!
FM 26 National Anthems Mod - C# and Unity Development - FM26 - Football Manager 26
jimmy johansen
hey, is there also someone with Danish Languages?
Joni9
Yes, it’s on the to-do list—thanks for your feedback!
In the meantime, however, you can actually add your own language yourself if you like.
All you have to do is navigate to the "lang" folder located within the main mod directory. Inside there, create your own folder—for example, "ch" for Chinese. Next, grab the `en.json` file from one of the other language folders (e.g., "en"). You then need to translate this file into your target language yourself—or simply use AI to do it. Be sure to pay close attention to the very bottom of the file, where you’ll need to select and enter the appropriate danish Microsoft TTS voices (if you get stuck, just ask an AI—it’ll know exactly what to do!).
Finally, save the file into your "da" folder as `da.json`, and just like that, you’ve successfully added your own language!
If that sounded a bit too complicated, don't worry—an update including your language will be released eventually!
astef gaming
Hi friend, I just wanted to tell you that with version 1.53 the easy mode does not work. In any way I followed all the steps described in the tutorial before it worked without problems. Can you help me please? Thanks in advance
Joni9
Thanks, my friend! I noticed that too; it's due to the new WM update. I found and solved the problem; a new update is coming today! 👍🏻
astef gaming
Thank you so much for your prompt reply 🙂
Joni9
New Discord Server !
https://discord.gg/tnf3UFuuYg
michael kotwi
There is no running game commentary just Facts about club it did work before world cup mod come along
Joni9
Thanks, I know 👍🏻 It's due to the update, the problem has been found and solved, and a new update will be released today 😁
michael kotwi
THANKYOU !!!!!!!Great game